AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoPlanning & Digital Transformation: The Ministry of Planning, Lands, Agriculture, Housing & Infrastructure welcomed a Bahamas delegation led by Works Minister Clay Sweeting and AG Ryan Pinder to discuss planning automation, development permitting workflows, and integrated regulatory systems. Power & Cost Pressure: The IDB warned BPL’s fuel hedge expires in December 2026, calling it the biggest medium-term risk unless a successor strategy is ready. Medical Cannabis Rollout: Health Minister Dr. Michael Darville says the government has secured the Metrc digital platform to regulate medical cannabis “seed-to-sale,” licensing, and e-prescriptions, with more movement expected soon. Energy Infrastructure (LNG): New Providence Gas’s Clifton Pier LNG project is advancing with a jettyless LNG transfer system from ECOnnect Energy, targeting operations in Q1 2027. Cruise Industry Boost: Norwegian Cruise Line unveiled first images of Great Tides Waterpark at Great Stirrup Cay, opening 4 September with 19 slides and major new features. Maritime Trade Disruption: Shipping through Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb dropped sharply amid regional tensions, with far fewer vessels transiting than normal. Business Pushback on Blackouts: The Bahamas Chamber urged direct talks with government, BPL and BGC, saying firms can’t be asked to cut power use without a clear restoration roadmap.
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